Is it possible to overdose on Cymbalta?

Answer 1

Though it may be somewhat difficult to do, it is very possible and the lasting effects from a Cymbalta-related overdose are permanent and severe, at least from what I have personally experienced. If you have previous personality disorders (which by taking this medicine already- I would assume that you would), they will be greatly altered in a negative manner. I personally advanced from typical depression/anxiety/borderline to now dealing with agoraphobic schizophrenia. The typical side effects of dizziness, confusion, overheightened senses (usually causing hallucinations)- they become a permanent issue. I attempted to treat the 24/7-constant-panic problem with medicines such as Clonezepam/Klonopin. After having to come off of Klonopin due to side effects, I ended up being hospitalized because of what I assumed to be withdrawals. By the time the withdrawals should have been over and the medicine entirely out of my system, I was in worse condition than I was even in before. This, I discovered, was how the Cymbalta had left me. Permanently psychological, chemical, and nerve damage. Since this event, I am still going through medicines like a child in a candy store. None of them seem to work for much longer than a short period of time. I would strongly advise trying to avoid even a slight overdose of Cymbalta/significant increase in dosage, and especially attempting to fix yourself by consuming all of the Cymbalta you can get your hands on. The damage is not worth the risk. Previous Answer listed: Ultimately, yes. But it's probably difficult to do. Cymbalta is classified as a Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor, which is an offshoot of the mainstream SSRI class. Psychiatrists like the SSRI's because of their low level of toxicity, especially relative to the last-gen TCA class, whose toxicity was something to be considered. While a frantic patient could conceivably commit suicide by ingesting a month's worth of TCA's at once, death is quite unlikely to result from doing the same with a thirty-day supply of SSRI's. (The victim WILL be quite sick, though.)

Answer 2

Cymbalta is used to treat a variety of conditions such as depression, and anxiety. It is possible to overdose on Cymbalta. Anyone who feels they have taken too much of this drug should consult a medical professional immediately.

Answer 3

Any medication can be abused...the definition of abusing something is taking more than needed so yes you can even abuse Tylenol

Answer 4

You CAN take anything with cymbalta. However, like the commercial says, you probably shouldn't.

Answer 5

Yes, I have people crush it and snort it. It gives them a short term high similar to cocaine. It is becoming a favorite alternative to illicit drugs.